Odisha Eyes Collaborations With Singapore In Trade, Culture, And Green Energy

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha delegation in Singapore, led by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi held in-depth engagements with foreign delegates on Monday to explore Singapore’s globally renowned infrastructure and establishment of strategic partnerships for Odisha’s ongoing industrial transformation.

According to an official statement, the focus was on key sectors of industrial growth and skill development. The day’s agenda began with a detailed tour of the Surbana Jurong Petrochemicals Complex, where the delegation sightsaw the world-class infrastructure that has made Surbana Jurong a global leader in petrochemical processing.

“Met Singapore’s Senior Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ms. Sim Ann, to explore collaborations in trade, culture, green energy, and smart city solutions. Focused on fostering innovation, driving investments, and building a sustainable future. Grateful for Singapore’s recognition of Odia professionals contributions. Looking forward to deeper partnerships,” CM Majhi wrote on X.

Following their visit to Jurong, the delegation attended the first G2G meeting with Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade & Commerce, Singapore.

During the meeting, Chief Minister apprised the Deputy Prime Minister about the rich maritime history of Odisha and Boita Bandāna, the traditional Odia maritime and naval festival.

The Chief Minister extended an invitation to Singaporean companies through the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office to explore opportunities in Odisha, and assured him a smooth and supportive investment experience.

The Chief Minister and Industries Minister also invited the Deputy Prime Minister to visit to Odisha for the Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025.

The Chief Minister expressed the need for more partnership in the field of “Urban Mobility”, “Green Shipping Corridor and Chemicals and Petrochemicals Complex” between Odisha and Singapore.

The Chief Minister and Industries Minister also invited the Minister of Foreign Affairs to participate in the Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 and for Singapore to participate as country-of-focus during the conclave.

Chief Minister said: “As the Chief Minister of Odisha, witnessing the world-class infrastructure at the Jurong Petrochemicals Complex is truly inspiring. Odisha, strategically located on India’s eastern seaboard, is rapidly emerging as a premier investment destination in the Bay of Bengal region, especially in petrochemicals. The developments at Paradip and other port-based hubs are key drivers for this growth”.